Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-07-30

Mr.. Griffitts then offered the following
Reso'red, That after September 1, 1887, the
salary of the Secretary Of this Board shall be SIS
per month, and said Secretary shall notify the
Board in writing of his willingness TO accent
the position at said salary.
The Secretary has been drawing a salary
OF $40 per month, and Mr.. Griffitts con-
tends that this is entirely too much, as the
duties occupy but one evening in the
month, and are at no time arduous.
At the same time he offered the follow
ing:
ResoIued, That the salary of Assistant Chief
Engineer of this Department shall be $40 per
month. except such time as he shall act as Chief
Engineer, when his salary shall be 500 per
month for the time of actual service as Chief
Engineer; and said Assistant Chief Engineer
shall signify his willingness to accept the above
compensation before warrant shall be issued
to him for his services.
Or. Slater seemed to be somewhat dis
comfited by these resolutions, and asked
Mr.. Griffitts how long he had been men,
Der of the Commission.
Mr.. Griffitts-Abont six wears. sir.
Mr. Slater-You never thought of max
ing these reforms before, have you?
MIR. Gritfitts-Yes sir | have advocated
them before, and urge them now. The
| taxpayers of our city also demand that
our funds shall be used economically and
judiciously.
| The roll was called on each of the resc-
lutions separately and were lost, the vote
in each case standing Grifitts, aye Sla.
| ter, no.
Mr.. Griffitts-I have another resolution
which | wish to introduce and which |
| would like to see passed. 1t is to restore
Rule 90, which some months ago was r..
scinded. | want it put back in order to
restore efficiency to the department. 1t is
generally understood that our department
was created for the express purpose of put
| ting out fires and not to be run as q polit-
| ical machine. Since the elimination OF
Rule % he had observed that the depart.
ment had made quite showing and held
its own pretty well in politics. He then
submitted the following, which the clerk
read:
Rcsolred. That Rule % be restored. which
ment shall act as Executive Committeeman
attend any political convention as a delegate
| hold or distribute tickets at any election, OIL
penalty of instant dismissal"
Mr.. Slater-When that vote was re-
scinded how did you vote?
| Mr.. Griffitts-I voted to retain it. sir.
| The vote was then taken and the reso-
| luton lost, Griffitts voting ave. Slater no
| Mr.. Griffitts then stated that the mex
thing in order was the election of Chic
| Engineer and an assistant. He said he
| had petition he desired read, and handed
the same to the Secretary. who read a:
follows:
! To tle Honorable Board Of Fire Commissioners o
| the Cfty Of Sacramento. The undersigned, resi-
dent taxpayers and underwriters OF the city o.
| Sacramento, desiring TO express their appre
citation of our local Fire Department, and t
| Chief Sullivan for the able and efficient man
ner with which the duties devolving on the De
1 l., rrraFlar h
ministration and deeming 1t only proper and
| right at this time, when our citizens are exert
ing themselves to reduce taxation and to Undue,
| capital to invest in our city; aud knowing tina
| an efficient and reliable Fire Department ha
much to do in this matter, and believing tina
| any change in the administration of the Depart
ment would be detrimental to the best interest
of the city we desire to express our faith in tbs
integrity and ability OF Chief Engineer Con
Sullivan, by most earnestly ana respectful,
asking your Honorable Board to retain him a
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